Automotive Mechanical and body Repair, Transmission repair and towing services for the Hartford Public Schools vehicle and trucks

The City of Hartford Procurement Services Unit is soliciting qualified automotive repair providers to perform mechanical, body, and transmission repairs, as well as towing services, for the Hartford Public Schools vehicle and truck fleet. The scope includes all necessary labor, equipment, and parts, though it specifically excludes frame welding, rocker renewal, tires, rims, and glass replacement. Bidders must provide a fixed hourly labor rate and a fixed percentage discount off the manufacturer's list price for parts. Labor times are capped based on the Chilton Guide, and all repairs require written estimates prior to work, with a mandatory completion window of ten working days from the date of approval. All replaced parts must be returned to the City. The award is not based solely on price and will be granted to the lowest responsible candidate, with a specific preference for City-based SC/MWBE certified small businesses whose bids are within 15 percent of the low bid. Required submissions include response forms, business licenses, and specific certifications for out-of-state businesses or sole proprietorships. Compliance requirements include annual EEO certification, a 15 percent minority utilization goal for certain works, and the provision of performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the project. Payment is issued within 30 days of receiving an acceptable invoice. The deadline for responses is November 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm.